StopgapSo now is about the time of year where I usually start my Christmas shopping, but this year I'm close to 90% done. I'm not quite sure why I'm so on top of things this year, though I imagine it has something to do with my employment! At anyrate, here we are with a scant 12 days of shopping to go and it was nearly 80 degrees here in Hollywood today. It makes it a little tough to get in the holiday spirit, and I would really like to wear my sweaters, but still being able to cook outside is probably worth the slight discomfort.